Senior Surveyor - York, Derby or London at Network Rail in York, England, United Kingdom | GBP55,596-65,966 | Kablio

Role

Description

property leadership

cost savings

acquisition management

lease management

safety leadership

sustainability

Provide the business with technical leadership on the range of property issues and provide supporting leadership to the wider team.
Actively seek to identify complementary opportunities for Network Rail when assessing activities through collaboration.
Develop and maintain close and effective working relationships with internal colleagues to enable efficient and effective delivery of the client remit. May look to matrix manage more junior members within the team as required by the project. Instruct and manage external agents and solicitors to complete commercial activity on complex cases.
Increase Property's contribution to the cost of the company's rail operations specifically through delivery of the client requirement and also through identifying opportunities for implementation in other parts of the Property function and wider company. Identify, exploit, and take accountability for the delivery of opportunities for cost savings, income generation and capital growth.
Identify and implement changes required to support delivery of the Property function's overall strategy and services. Have input to the creation and delivery of the strategy for the client group.
Take responsibility for providing property solutions on complex issues, and a range of property transactions including (but not exclusively) acquisitions, leases, surrenders to maximise benefit to Network Rail on land utilisation issues. Decision maker up to an agreed value if transaction.
Deliver a range of professional property services of a complex or substantial nature in relation to the workplace management portfolio for the Routes including (but not exclusive to): acquisition, management, property review and rationalisation leases, surrenders, lettings, surrenders and temporary use of operational land. Anticipate and be responsive to the needs of the business in delivering a range of property services
Actively support the development and implementation of a safety leadership and cultural change programme to support delivery of a safe working environment and a safe rail system.
Take responsibility for managing negotiations of complex and substantial projects to an agreed budget. Manage property service to maximum efficiency, delivering business objectives in terms of cost savings, income generation, asset management, customer service. Represent NR externally as required using technical capability to manage this effectively.
Provide the projects and colleagues with consistent and professional advice in determining the most effective approach to project property requirements and taking accountability for some elements of delivery.
Make Sustainability a key element of all activities being delivered.
Deliver an efficient and effective service and provide professional direction, representation, and support at senior level to internal clients and external stakeholders, outperforming service targets. Determine the most effective approach to property requirements engaging at a senior level.

Requirements

mrics

degree

surveying

property

rail

negotiation

Proven negotiation skills at senior level
Educated to degree level or equivalent.
Excellent communication and influencing skills.
Proven experience of managing complex property transactions
Wide range of General Practice surveying experience
MRICS qualified
Strong presentation skills
Experience of stakeholder management
Full Driving Licence
Understanding of the rail industry and rail legislation

Benefits

Healthcare package
Annual Performance Related Pay package
Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure travel, this includes off peak and super off peak tickets*
Discounts on shopping
Flexible and agile working arrangements
75% subsidised Season Ticket for work travel (includes Underground)
Discounted Gym membershipsand much more.
28 days annual leave + bank holidays
A range of pension options
75% discount on rail leisure travel for you and your family

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

basic criminal record check
verification of identity, right to work in the uk and employment history (last 3 years)
potential face‑to‑face drugs & alcohol testing

Company

Overview

20,000 miles of track

Rail Network Span

The extensive railway infrastructure it manages spans over 20,000 miles, ensuring connectivity across the UK.

30,000 bridges

Managed Structures

Operates and maintains over 30,000 bridges to ensure safe rail passage for trains and passengers.

Responsible for managing the country’s railway infrastructure, playing a vital role in the UK's transport system.
Ensures the safe passage of trains through its management of critical railway assets.
Origins date back to 2002, when the rail infrastructure was brought into public ownership.
Based in Milton Keynes, it is a crucial player in delivering major transportation projects.
Typical projects include track renewal, station modernization, and large-scale electrification efforts.
Oversees one of the world’s most complex and busiest rail networks, with significant investment in improving connectivity across the UK.
Focuses on maintaining safety and operational efficiency through cutting-edge technology and engineering solutions.
Collaborates with train operators and local authorities to ensure seamless travel experiences for passengers.
Delivers the High Speed 2 (HS2) project, set to revolutionize rail travel in the UK.
Committed to improving sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of rail transport.

Culture + Values

Safety first, always.
We value people’s ideas, energy and drive.
We are responsible, dependable and accountable.
We are better together, we collaborate, share knowledge and support each other.
We challenge ourselves to deliver outstanding performance.
We are committed to doing the right thing.

Environment + Sustainability

50% Reduction

Carbon Emissions Target

The company aims to reduce its carbon emissions by half by 2025 compared to 2017 levels.

Net Zero 2050

Carbon Neutrality Goal

The company is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Increasing use of renewable energy across operations.
Promoting low-carbon technologies, including electrification of rail networks.
Investing in green innovation and sustainable rail infrastructure.
Commitment to reducing waste, with a focus on reusing and recycling materials.
Developing and implementing nature-based solutions to enhance biodiversity.

Inclusion & Diversity

40% Women

Senior Leadership Target

Aiming for 40% of women in senior leadership roles by 2025 to achieve greater gender balance.

Rolling out initiatives to support career progression for all employees, particularly women and ethnic minorities.
Ongoing leadership development programs focused on building a more inclusive workplace.
Increasing the representation of women in technical roles.
Diversifying recruitment efforts, including targeting underrepresented groups.

Articles

Feats of engineering

Network Rail Consulting – California High‑Speed Rail

Construction, design and management

Role

Description

property leadership

cost savings

acquisition management

lease management

safety leadership

sustainability

Provide the business with technical leadership on the range of property issues and provide supporting leadership to the wider team.
Actively seek to identify complementary opportunities for Network Rail when assessing activities through collaboration.
Develop and maintain close and effective working relationships with internal colleagues to enable efficient and effective delivery of the client remit. May look to matrix manage more junior members within the team as required by the project. Instruct and manage external agents and solicitors to complete commercial activity on complex cases.
Increase Property's contribution to the cost of the company's rail operations specifically through delivery of the client requirement and also through identifying opportunities for implementation in other parts of the Property function and wider company. Identify, exploit, and take accountability for the delivery of opportunities for cost savings, income generation and capital growth.
Identify and implement changes required to support delivery of the Property function's overall strategy and services. Have input to the creation and delivery of the strategy for the client group.
Take responsibility for providing property solutions on complex issues, and a range of property transactions including (but not exclusively) acquisitions, leases, surrenders to maximise benefit to Network Rail on land utilisation issues. Decision maker up to an agreed value if transaction.
Deliver a range of professional property services of a complex or substantial nature in relation to the workplace management portfolio for the Routes including (but not exclusive to): acquisition, management, property review and rationalisation leases, surrenders, lettings, surrenders and temporary use of operational land. Anticipate and be responsive to the needs of the business in delivering a range of property services
Actively support the development and implementation of a safety leadership and cultural change programme to support delivery of a safe working environment and a safe rail system.
Take responsibility for managing negotiations of complex and substantial projects to an agreed budget. Manage property service to maximum efficiency, delivering business objectives in terms of cost savings, income generation, asset management, customer service. Represent NR externally as required using technical capability to manage this effectively.
Provide the projects and colleagues with consistent and professional advice in determining the most effective approach to project property requirements and taking accountability for some elements of delivery.
Make Sustainability a key element of all activities being delivered.
Deliver an efficient and effective service and provide professional direction, representation, and support at senior level to internal clients and external stakeholders, outperforming service targets. Determine the most effective approach to property requirements engaging at a senior level.

Requirements

mrics

degree

surveying

property

rail

negotiation

Proven negotiation skills at senior level
Educated to degree level or equivalent.
Excellent communication and influencing skills.
Proven experience of managing complex property transactions
Wide range of General Practice surveying experience
MRICS qualified
Strong presentation skills
Experience of stakeholder management
Full Driving Licence
Understanding of the rail industry and rail legislation

Benefits

Healthcare package
Annual Performance Related Pay package
Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure travel, this includes off peak and super off peak tickets*
Discounts on shopping
Flexible and agile working arrangements
75% subsidised Season Ticket for work travel (includes Underground)
Discounted Gym membershipsand much more.
28 days annual leave + bank holidays
A range of pension options
75% discount on rail leisure travel for you and your family

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

basic criminal record check
verification of identity, right to work in the uk and employment history (last 3 years)
potential face‑to‑face drugs & alcohol testing

Company

Overview

20,000 miles of track

Rail Network Span

The extensive railway infrastructure it manages spans over 20,000 miles, ensuring connectivity across the UK.

30,000 bridges

Managed Structures

Operates and maintains over 30,000 bridges to ensure safe rail passage for trains and passengers.

Responsible for managing the country’s railway infrastructure, playing a vital role in the UK's transport system.
Ensures the safe passage of trains through its management of critical railway assets.
Origins date back to 2002, when the rail infrastructure was brought into public ownership.
Based in Milton Keynes, it is a crucial player in delivering major transportation projects.
Typical projects include track renewal, station modernization, and large-scale electrification efforts.
Oversees one of the world’s most complex and busiest rail networks, with significant investment in improving connectivity across the UK.
Focuses on maintaining safety and operational efficiency through cutting-edge technology and engineering solutions.
Collaborates with train operators and local authorities to ensure seamless travel experiences for passengers.
Delivers the High Speed 2 (HS2) project, set to revolutionize rail travel in the UK.
Committed to improving sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of rail transport.

Culture + Values

Safety first, always.
We value people’s ideas, energy and drive.
We are responsible, dependable and accountable.
We are better together, we collaborate, share knowledge and support each other.
We challenge ourselves to deliver outstanding performance.
We are committed to doing the right thing.

Environment + Sustainability

50% Reduction

Carbon Emissions Target

The company aims to reduce its carbon emissions by half by 2025 compared to 2017 levels.

Net Zero 2050

Carbon Neutrality Goal

The company is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Increasing use of renewable energy across operations.
Promoting low-carbon technologies, including electrification of rail networks.
Investing in green innovation and sustainable rail infrastructure.
Commitment to reducing waste, with a focus on reusing and recycling materials.
Developing and implementing nature-based solutions to enhance biodiversity.

Inclusion & Diversity

40% Women

Senior Leadership Target

Aiming for 40% of women in senior leadership roles by 2025 to achieve greater gender balance.

Rolling out initiatives to support career progression for all employees, particularly women and ethnic minorities.
Ongoing leadership development programs focused on building a more inclusive workplace.
Increasing the representation of women in technical roles.
Diversifying recruitment efforts, including targeting underrepresented groups.

Articles

Feats of engineering

Network Rail Consulting – California High‑Speed Rail

Construction, design and management